Vitamin D: what foods contain it

24.07.2024 22:00

Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins for human health.

Why is vitamin D so important for health

Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining muscle tone and strengthening the human immune system.

It also supports normal thyroid function and blood clotting processes.

In addition, vitamin D helps regulate blood pressure and restore the protective sheaths of nerve fibers.

With vitamin D deficiency, people report bad mood, apathy, loss of strength and weakness.

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Vitamin D Rich Foods

Vegetables and fruits contain virtually no vitamin D.

The main sources of this vitamin are animal products.

The only plant source of vitamin D is mushrooms.

A lot of the vitamin is found in fatty fish - salmon, tuna, mackerel, and sardines. Also in seafood - oysters, mussels, shrimp.

Additionally, egg yolks and dairy products are rich in vitamin D. Small amounts of vitamin D can also be found in the seeds.
 

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


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  1. Why is vitamin D so important for health
  2. Vitamin D Rich Foods